CanWel is a major player in the building materials and related products sector, headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. Founded in 1989, the company is Canada's only fully integrated national distributor in this sector, operating treating plant and planing facilities in Canada and the United States, as well as distribution centers across Canada and near San Francisco and Los Angeles, California. CanWel's strong presence in major cities and strategic locations across North America makes it a key player in the industry. The company trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol CWX.